Paragliding Africa

How one photographer captured the continent from the sky—with a fan strapped to his back.

Photo by George Steinmetz

posted Aug 01, 2012

Flying in a motorized paraglider over one of the most diverse continents in the world, George Steinmetz captures in his photographs the stunning beauty, potential, and hope of Africa's landscapes and people. See the project at http://mediastorm.com/publication/african-air

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